$20 on the 20th is coming up
July 20th. Along with Real Country 93.3, we will be encouraging local residents to come out and spend $20 on non-essential items to support local businesses.
If you plan to offer any specials on this date please let us know so we can help promote them as well.
We are looking for a few business owners who would be able to voice short radio ads to talk about the importance of shopping local to them. If this is something that interests you please contact
kritz@stingray.com or
s.benjamin@stettlerboardoftrade.com to arrange a time.
Stettler is home to some of the best health care professionals and we are an avid location for students, physicians in residency and locums. While these healthcare professionals are in our community for short periods of time we try to showcase the best we can be to encourage them to stay or return. If your business would like to offer a special or coupon to health care professionals coming into the community please let Stacey know at S.benjamin@stettlerboardoftrade.com This will be a continuous venture as students are constantly rotating into the community.
We would be happy to use coupons you may have provided to us for sports tournaments with your permission or you are welcome to provide us with new ones.
July
July 17 @ 9:30 am
In this workshop we’ll cover the conundrums faced by the city or town that owns the sidewalks versus retailers who want to activate their storefronts. Who does what? How do you make this work for both entities? And who’s in charge, anyway?
In this workshop we’ll tackle the big questions and provide some great solutions when it comes to narrow sidewalks, serving alcohol, fencing and dining borders, using parking spaces, providing adequate pedestrian access, seasonality, as well as how to deal with highways that cruise through your downtown.
Interested in sponsoring and the perks that come along with it?
Contact Hayley or Donna at 403-742-3181 for more information. Without sponsors like you, we wouldn't be to host all the wonderful events and project that we do!
Starting July 9th experience the local Farmer’s Market later in the afternoon. The Farmer’s Market will be hosted Tuesdays 4 pm-7 pm at the Stettler Ag. Society.
As the 2011 National Champs, we now compete in the international category. Making your home or business a little extra tidy for our tour is a great help!
Walk ‘n’ Roll Challenge
Stettler vs Ponoka vs Wainwright
Stettler won last year!
Ponoka and Wainwright don’t want that to happen again!
Walk or bike to your destination, instead of using your vehicle.
Know a Stettler area resident, group or business who has great habits or projects that exemplify "Reduce, Re-use, Recycle"? Nominate them (or yourself!) at www.stettler.net.
Western FinalU19 Fastball Tournament: August 2nd - 5th
Canadian Final Rodeo (Red Deer): October 29th - November 3rd
& More!
So, what does that mean for local businesses?
The customers are coming, so what can you do to turn that in to sales?
Events like these are a great way to cater your businesses and services to the people they are drawing in. Get together with other business owners and the Board of Trade to create opportunities for you to succeed. February's presentation with Cathy Forner was based around this concept and there is knowledge to share!
For more information or to book a meeting room at our office please contact the Stettler Board of Trade at 403-742-3181 or email Hayley
Business to Business Offers
Grand Opening: August 19
Join us for the Grand Opening of the Central Alberta Business Centre 11 am - 7 pm.
Cake and coffee, tea will be served throughout the day. Come browse our office spaces and the first coworking space in Stettler. Door prizes will be given away at the end of the event. You must register in person to win. More on prizes in the days to come.
No Purchase Necessary
Rairdan Services, Inc introduces StettlerBiz.com.
A low cost, high impact web site collective for Stettler businesses.
If you have a product or special you would like to offer to other businesses or business owners please let us know and we will include it in our upcoming newsletter.
Stettler Board of Trade, 6606-50 Ave, 403-742-3181, WEBSITE
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